Facial attractiveness is an important element in the complexity of human interactions and often, is not limited to a first impression. This feature may also be used to infer various characteristics about an individual’s persona, character, intelligence etc. The appearance of the mouth and teeth is an important part of facial esthetics and may include […]
By Dr. Gillian Smith I am a dentist based in Ireland and I am a general dentist with post-graduate qualifications in conscious sedation, so having a scared child in the chair is a scenario I deal with everyday. In my view, the first visit is the most important one. I do not do any treatment that day. […]
James Pelletier, VP Health Care at the Royal Bank of Canada, spoke with Dr. Suham Alexander about what dentists should look for when choosing to work with a bank or a financial institution for their personal and professional needs. Interview Highlights Each “stage” in the life cycle of the dentist from dental student through retirement will […]
Dr. Gordon W. Thompson of Edmonton, Alberta receives ICD Presidential Citation. At the recent Convocation of the Canadian Section of the International College of Dentists, held in St. John’s, Newfoundland on August 28, 2015, President Randall Croutze presented Dr. Gordon Thompson with the prestigious Presidential Citation. Dr. Thompson is a Fellow of the ICD and has […]
The Canadian Section of the International College of Dentists held it’s Annual Meeting and Convocation in St. John’s, Newfoundland on August 28, 2015. The College inducted 65 New Fellows including 6 from Nova Scotia, 1 from New Brunswick, 20 from Ontario, 19 from British Columbia, 2 from Saskatchewan, 3 from Newfoundland and Labrador, 1 from […]
Top 5 Must Read Dr. Jack Cottrell elected treasurer of FDI. More information to come Dr Patrick Hescot is the new FDI President Ashwaq Al-Hashedi awarded the Mitacs-Accelerate Internship UBC’s new graduate specialty clinic now open NIH funds consortium for childhood oral health disparities research Canadian dentistry news Dr. Jack Cottrell elected treasurer of […]
Drs. Christine Chambers and Ross Anderson joined Dr. John O’Keefe to present ideas about how to deal with children who are anxious and fearful of dental treatment. Dr. Christine Chambers Dr. Christine Chambers is a clinical psychologist and Professor of Pediatrics and Psychology. Her research, based in the Centre for Pediatric Pain Research (IWK Health Centre), […]
Dr. Nancy Auyeung, President of the Manitoba Dental Association, spoke with Dr. John O’Keefe about the Manitoba Dental Foundation campaign and upcoming Gala to take place in November 2015. Interview Highlights The Manitoba Dental Foundation was established in 2015 and it is the center of philanthropy for Manitoba dentists. Vision Statement The Manitoba Dental Foundation serves […]